JACUB GAGNON
London,ON
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented arts professional with 16 years of experience as a practicing artist, curator, and arts community collaborator. Skilled in operations, communications, and relationship-building, with a proven ability to balance creativity with structure. Adept at project management, public engagement, digital communications, and fostering inclusive, collaborative environments. Passionate about supporting the arts sector and promoting accessibility, equity, and reconciliation through meaningful initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Artist
Self-employeed
08.2009 - Current
- Create acrylic paintings to show in galleries around the world: Canada, United States, England, Germany, Italy, Australia
- Exhibited my work in multiple solo shows and participated in numerous group shows, most notable: Thinkspace Gallery, Art Basel NY, SCOPE Miami Beach, Honolulu Museum of Art, STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Roq la Rue Gallery, Antler Gallery, Haven Gallery, Distinction Gallery, Moniker International Art Fair, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
- Manage business communications across multiple social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
- Adept in e-commerce and website development: own and operate jacubgagnonart.com
- Collaborating with other artists on joint projects
- Curating : communicating with artists, organizing details, marketing, and execution
- Social media coordination (content, delivery timing, Etc)
- Market-related research to increase public/artist engagement and increase sales
- Proficient at working with Photoshop, Wordpress, Microsoft Office/Excel and with Spreadsheets
- Frequent collaboration with gallery owners, art fair coordinators, etc
- Regular contributor to “charity” group shows which bring awareness and support to a variety of not-for-profit organizations and their efforts
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing and Painting
OCADU (Ontario College of Art And Design University)
Toronto, ON06.2009
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) -
Center Hastings Secondary School
06.2006
Skills
- Diligent and strong work ethic
- Detail-oriented and methodical in work approach
- Deadline management
- Workload balancing
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Community arts events, art education & mentorship, photography, Nature & Sustainability, cultural studies, and lifelong learning.
Timeline
Visual Artist
Self-employeed
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing and Painting
OCADU (Ontario College of Art And Design University)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) -
Center Hastings Secondary School